Description

Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a nucleus containing one proton and two neutrons. It is used in various applications, including nuclear fusion and as a tracer in biological and environmental studies.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'Hidrógeno 3' may not be commonly used in everyday conversations, and some may refer to it simply as 'tritio'. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing this term in medical or scientific contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: Tritium is often used in scientific research to trace the movement of water in environmental studies.

ES: El hidrógeno 3 se utiliza a menudo en investigaciones científicas para rastrear el movimiento del agua en estudios ambientales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tritium' with 'tritón'; mispronouncing 'Hidrógeno 3' as 'hidrógeno dos'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.